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Residents of Houston who experienced the floods last year know first-hand how important it is to protect valuables and your family’s most important records. Think passports, credit card numbers, bank records, mortgages or passwords to your financial accounts – these are of course the type of documentation that will be most important to you if […]

Mold is an elusive and often misunderstood problem for homeowners and even business owners. The average person isn’t always the most educated on mold and there exists a lot of misinformation out there. Mold is everywhere and affects more people than you may believe. Here are some basic facts you should know to protect yourself […]

Water damage doesn’t always mean a flooded basement or a hurricane. Sometimes it means a slowly leaking pipe in the walls or an improperly sealed window. Even though these things may seem minor, they can cause real structural damage to your home or office over time. Especially if left untreated for long periods of time, […]

A home inventory checklist is a document that states all the valuables and possessions in your home or business. Why should you keep a detailed record of this? There are many “what if” scenarios where you would need such a document. On top of that, all insurance companies urge clients to keep an updated list […]

There are a number of factors to consider when you have severe flooding or storm damage affect your home or business. It is more than likely that you’re overwhelmed, uncertain of the health risks involved and trying to connect with your insurance agent to see what resources are available to you. At ServiceMaster Advantage, we’ve […]

Fire soot should not be treated simply as the dirt leftover from the charring of a fire. Soot refers to the smoke residue on surfaces that contains a complex mixture of substances representative of what burned in the fire. Smoke is a combination of different gases and particles and can include plastics, foams, fabrics, carpets, […]

It’s summertime! Are you ready to stoke the grill and feed the family with backyard cookouts filled with charbroiled goodies? Before heading out to heat the coals, keep these tips from ServiceMaster Advantage in mind to help you in preventing a fire mishap. Before You Grill Always place your grill on a non-combustible surface outside […]

Water damage is almost always a sudden emergency that leaves us flustered with what to do next. Because timing is so sensitive when it comes to water and flooding damages, it’s crucial to act fast and take the right steps as soon as possible. ServiceMaster Advantage in Houston has the answers for what to do […]

Floodwater consists of more than just water. Biohazardous materials, chemicals, or diseases causing organisms and debris can all be floating around in floodwater at any given time. All categories of floodwater should be cleaned up quickly because the water will degrade over time and become more of a health risk the longer it sits. The […]

Most people aren’t prepared for a flood when it hits. The type of situation where a weather related flood occurs can be sudden, unexpected, and very destructive. ServiceMaster Advantage is here to help you through the best steps for safety and restoration after a flood. Follow these tips for a speedy recovery: Consider Your Own […]